Daily Update: Calif. Foundations Move $40 Million Fast to Help Immigrants

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[‘Trump Bump’ Still Lifts Donations at Many Charities]( [premium] It isn't only the ACLU that's doing well. Nonprofits of all kinds are using an array of strategies to keep donors motivated, such as encouraging monthly gifts and showing donors their contributions are making a difference. [Ultra-Rich Face Insecurities About Giving, Report Finds. Here's How Charities Can Help.]( [premium] Nonprofits can offer donor-education programs, develop tools for wealth managers, show some empathy, and start with small gift requests. [Grants Roundup: Boeing Gives $10 Million for Veterans; U. of Idaho Gets New Arena]( Also, Children’s Mercy Kansas City gets $150 million for pediatric research, the Gates Foundation gives $4 million to address health problems in India, and other grant news. [For Your Next Capital Campaign: ‘Don’t Be Boring’]( [premium] As he leads a $180 million drive for 92nd Street Y, Giving Tuesday maestro Henry Timms finds tried-and-true rules don’t always apply. 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